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Airbus and Audi demonstrate mini-me version of flying car at Amsterdam show

by Alan Boyle on November 27, 2018November 27, 2018 at 7:13 pmComment

A flying car developed by Airbus, Audi and Italdesign took a high-profile test flight today at the Amsterdam Drone Week conference, but its size was low-profile. The modular vehicle was… Read More

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4 tech trends from the Seattle International Auto Show, and why self-driving cars aren’t one

by Starla Sampaco on November 9, 2018November 10, 2018 at 12:52 pmComment

This year, the Seattle International Auto Show will feature more than 700 cars, including many that are not available for purchase yet, like the Jaguar I-PACE and the 2019 Mazda… Read More

Amazon teams up with Audi to expand Alexa’s automotive presence

by Nat Levy on September 18, 2018September 17, 2018 at 11:16 pmComment

Audi just became the latest carmaker to integrate Amazon’s digital brain Alexa into its vehicles. At an event in San Francisco, the German auto giant showed off the new $74,800… Read More

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Auto tune! Watch these Audi commercials which pair revving cars with popular TV theme songs

by Kurt Schlosser on September 18, 2017September 18, 2017 at 9:35 amComment

You’re gonna make it after all, Audi. The automaker took auto tuning to a new level with commercials which aired during Sunday’s 69th Primetime Emmy Awards. Calling it a “demonstration… Read More

Audi-owned Silvercar expanding to Seattle airport as it seeks to disrupt the car rental industry

by Nat Levy on July 10, 2017July 10, 2017 at 10:57 am1 Comment

Silvercar, an Austin-based company that is looking to disrupt the car rental business, is coming to Seattle. On July 31, Silvercar will launch its service at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with… Read More

Nvidia and Paccar team up to develop self-driving truck technology

by Nat Levy on March 17, 2017March 17, 2017 at 8:56 amComment

Chip maker Nvidia has landed another autonomous vehicle partner, this time with Bellevue, Wash.-based Paccar, as the California company most well known for video games continues its push into the… Read More

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Audi teams up with Nvidia to create an advanced autonomous car by 2020

by Alan Boyle on January 5, 2017January 8, 2017 at 3:13 pmComment

Nvidia may be best-known for video games, but its deal with Audi to provide the smarts for an autonomous vehicle in 2020 demonstrates that it’s not just playing games in… Read More

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Car technology highlights from CES 2016

by Kevin Lisota on January 9, 2016January 11, 2016 at 9:37 am1 Comment

LAS VEGAS — Car makers didn’t participate in the giant CES trade show until 2007, but you would have never known that by attending CES this year. Between hugely extravagant… Read More

Tesla employees reportedly jumping ship for Apple’s car project, affecting development

by Molly Brown on September 15, 2015September 16, 2015 at 4:13 pm 5 Comments

The only thing standing between you and your Tesla might be Apple poaching Elon Musk’s employees. Apple Insider reports that Tesla employees are leaving the company to go work on… Read More

Amazon will deliver packages to car trunks, working with Audi and DHL

by Frank Catalano on April 22, 2015April 22, 2015 at 11:31 am 4 Comments

Amazon has announced a pilot program to make Prime deliveries right to the trunk of customers’ cars. If they drive an Audi. And live in Munich. Amazon’s new program, in partnership… Read More

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Audi exec summons car at CES press conference … with his new LG smartwatch

by Taylor Soper on January 6, 2015January 6, 2015 at 2:36 pm 4 Comments

To summon one of Audi’s new concept cars on stage at the company’s CES press conference Tuesday morning, R&D Chief Ulrich Hackenberg didn’t need another human’s help — instead, his smartwatch… Read More

Audi expands INRIX partnership with real-time traffic data in North America

by Todd Bishop on January 5, 2015January 5, 2015 at 8:30 am1 Comment

LAS VEGAS — Audi is expanding its partnership with INRIX, announcing plans to integrate the Kirkland-based traffic technology company’s real-time traffic information into navigation systems in Audi vehicles in North America.… Read More

Amazon giving away $50K Audi sports car as part of Xbox One sweepstakes

by Taylor Soper on November 11, 2013November 11, 2013 at 11:21 am1 Comment

If you’re a Forza Motorsport fan and wonder what it’s actually like to race around a track in a speedy sports car, well, Amazon is offering up a chance to do… Read More

Never fight for parking again: INRIX rolls out new service to help Audi drivers find parking

by John Cook on June 4, 2013June 5, 2013 at 9:06 am 3 Comments

You’ve probably faced the parking challenge in your city, circling several blocks as you prowl for that perfect spot or best deal. Now, Audi drivers will have a little help,… Read More

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